MS McLeod Research Fund Medical Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Format

The following information is required, in the listed order.

1.Full name

Family name first, followed by other names

2.Contact details

2.1 Postal address for correspondence

2.2Telephone number during working hours

2.3Email address

3.Date, place and country of birth

4.Australian citizenship and residential status

5.Eligibility

Certified copies of academic records of each tertiary institution attended are required.

6.Proposed course and institution

Details of proposed course to be undertaken and proposed institution of enrolment

7.Outline of research project

This should include:

7.1 Name of CYWHS Department in which the research work will be undertaken

7.2 Title of the research project/s

7.3 An abstract of the research project in lay terms (200 words or less)

7.4 A brief description of the research project (6 pages or less), including research objectives, the significance for paediatric health, research methods, data analysis and interpretation techniques

7.5 Any special facilities required, particularly in regard to equipment and space

7.6 A letter from the Head of the Department concerned, supporting the application, and confirming that the Department can provide appropriate facilities and supervision for the proposed research, should the application be successful.

8.Curriculum Vitae

This should include:

8.1 Education

8.2 Employment

8.3 Awards and Fellowships received

8.4 Completed research projects, including research grant achievement and brief summary of research projects

8.5 Research publications

8.6 Research presentations

9.Referee reports

The applicantmust request reports from three referees (names, addresses, and contact details to be given in the application), on the applicant’s academic abilities and personal suitability to undertake the proposed research, and who may be prepared to evaluate the project proposal.

Reports may be forwarded by the closing datein hard copy to:

Dr Andrea Averis

Director

Research Secretariat

2nd floor, SamuelWayBuilding

Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service

72 King William Road

North Adelaide SA 5006

or emailed as attachments to

10.Other information

The applicant should provide any other information which may help in the assessment of the application.

11.Signature and date

One hard copy of the application is required, and should be sent to:

MS McLeod Medical Postgraduate Scholarship

c/- Research Grants Officer

Research Secretariat,

2nd floor, SamuelWayBuilding,

Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service,

72 King William Road,

NORTH ADELAIDE. SA 5006.

One electronic copy of the application is required, and should be sent to:

By 4.00pm on the closing day: Monday 3November 2008

Late applications will not be accepted.

On behalf of the Trustees of the MS McLeod Research Fund

WCH Foundation Inc.

October 2008